Dexter: Original Sin just lost its second act, but the franchise’s pulse beats on. Paramount is shifting its focus to Dexter: Resurrection, bringing Michael C. Hall’s antihero back to center stage. On Friday,

"Dexter: Original Sin" has been canceled by Paramount after just one season. Oddly enough, the series received a renewal back in April, but that is no longer the case. Instead, the series will come to an abrupt end after just one season. Variety reported on the cancellation, providing more details about the show being shut down.

The prequel series won’t go ahead, but a writers room for season two of ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ is set to open soon.